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Corn maze and pumpkins in Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Counties<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/story-highlights> Fall is officially here, and October is filled with festivals and celebrations.<\/p>\n Many communities gather to enjoy autumn leaves and celebrate with community events.<\/p>\n Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including pumpkin picking, holiday fairs, barbecue cook-offs, oyster roasts, and music performances.<\/p>\n Listed below are some of the most notable festivals and events taking place in the Upstate.<\/p>\n The Albino Skunk Music Festival<\/a>, located at 4067 Jordan Road in Greer, runs from October 1 to 4.<\/p>\n Festival gates open at 10 a.m. each day and will remain open through Saturday, October 4.<\/p>\n This event features a diverse lineup of Americana, roots, folk, and bluegrass performances spanning several days.<\/p>\n Albino Skunk Music Festival headliners include Shinyribs, Ruen Brothers, and The HillBenders.<\/p>\n The October 2025 lineup includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Music begins at the following <\/strong>times:<\/strong><\/p>\n Attendees can also explore the “Kiddieland” area, which features a playground, various activities, a drive-in movie, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, local food vendors, and craft beers from Community Tap.<\/p>\n Admission for adults starts at $75, with tickets available for purchase on the festival’s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kroc Fest 2025<\/a> is set to take place at the Kroc Center in Greenville on Saturday, Oct. 4.<\/p>\n The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a day filled with diverse food options, unique vendors, and fun activities suitable for all ages, including a floating pumpkin patch.<\/p>\n Admission is free.<\/p>\n Featured activities include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n The Kroc Center announced that during Kroc Fest, all membership registration fees will be waived for new sign-ups.<\/p>\n Additionally, new members will receive a guest pass valid through Nov. 15.<\/p>\n The festival also serves as a community fundraiser, offering guests the opportunity to donate to Hollis Academy and Harvest Hope Food Bank’s Title 1 Backpack program, which supports local children in need.<\/p>\n The Spartanburg International Festival<\/a> is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Barnet Park in downtown Spartanburg.<\/p>\n The event is free to attend.\u00a0<\/p>\n This year, the festival will celebrate Paraguay with a variety of food, entertainment, and cultural activities.<\/p>\n This year’s festival theme will feature representation from numerous nations, including many found in the Spartanburg area.<\/p>\n Additionally, the entertainment schedule is live and will feature performances across three stages throughout the day.<\/p>\n Events include Paraguayan folklore dance, ballerinas, salsa lessons, international fashion, magic, and more.<\/p>\n Attendees can explore several designated areas:<\/p>\n While general admission is free, food from vendors and certain activities may have a cost.<\/p>\n The 33rd annual Festifall<\/a> will be held on\u00a0Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5.<\/p>\n The event will take place at the Historic Walnut Grove Plantation\u00a0in Roebuck, located at 1200 Otts Shoals Road.<\/p>\n Tickets provide access to the festival for the entire weekend, allowing attendees to immerse themselves fully in the historical experience.<\/p>\n Gate prices are set at $15 for adults (18 years and older) and $10 for children (3\u201318 years old). For those looking to save, presale tickets are available online until October 1 at a reduced rate of $13 for adults and $8 for children.<\/p>\n What’s new for the 2025 season?<\/strong><\/p>\n Event highlights include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Spartanburg’s fall events include the Piedmont Interstate Fair<\/a>, which will take place from October 7 to October 12, at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, located at 575 Fairgrounds Road.<\/p>\n General gate admission to the 2025 Piedmont Interstate Fair is\u00a0$15 for adults and $8 for children on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.<\/p>\n Entry is free for everyone between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n Attendees can enjoy a classic fair experience with carnival rides, fair food, games, and live entertainment throughout the event.<\/p>\n According to a press release, the Piedmont Interstate Fair will feature numerous contests for school-aged children, allowing them to win prizes for themselves and their schools while encouraging community involvement.<\/p>\n The fair also sponsors the South Carolina Meat 4-H\/FFA Goat Project, Beef Show, Poultry Show, and Junior Rabbit Show, providing agriculture and educational opportunities for children.<\/p>\n Additionally, the cattle barns will showcase a wide array of farm animals and fowl, along with competitive exhibits of farm products and food arts, ranging from cakes to pickles.<\/p>\n Attendees can also explore a live beehive, an American Legion educational display, and numerous other informative exhibits.<\/p>\n Spartanburg Fire Department’s open house<\/a> will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire Station 1, located at 450 Wofford St.<\/p>\n This free, family-friendly event includes fire truck and station tours, a fire safety house, games, and complimentary food.<\/p>\n The theme for this year’s event, “Charge into Fire Safety,” focuses on educating attendees about the safety of lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n Spartanburg Community College’s Fall Festival<\/a> will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Spartanburg (Giles) Campus located at 107 Community College Drive.<\/p>\n Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy live music, food trucks, inflatable games, and a trick-or-treat trail while also exploring interactive highlights from SCC’s programs.<\/p>\n The evening will wrap up with a family-friendly outdoor movie.<\/p>\n Spartanburg Wave Festival<\/a> will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at 11 a.m. at the CC Woodson Community Center in Spartanburg at 210 Bomar Ave.<\/p>\n Attendees can enjoy live music from local artists, indulge in a variety of delicious offerings from food trucks, and shop from an array of local vendors.<\/p>\n The Reinvintage Warehouse pumpkin pop-in event<\/a> will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1802 Drayton Road, Spartanburg.<\/p>\n Attendees can look forward to picking out and crafting unique decorative pumpkins.<\/p>\n\n
Albino Skunk Music Festival in Greer<\/h2>\n
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The Kroc Festival 2025<\/h2>\n
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Spartanburg International Festival: Barnet Park<\/h2>\n
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33rd annual Festifall<\/h2>\n
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Piedmont Interstate Fair in Spartanburg<\/h2>\n
Spartanburg Fire Department Open House<\/h2>\n
Spartanburg Community College Fall Festival<\/h2>\n
Spartanburg Wave Festival<\/h2>\n
Reinvintage Warehouse: Pumpkin Pop-in<\/h2>\n
Rotary Club of Clemson Oyster Roast<\/h2>\n